Section 1202.1.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 1202.1.
in effect(a)
Notwithstanding Sections 120975 and 120990 of the Health and Safety Code, the court shall order every person who is convicted of, or adjudged by the court to be a person described by Section 601 or 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as provided in Section 725 of the Welfare and Institutions Code by reason of a violation of, a sexual offense listed in subdivision (e), whether or not a sentence or fine is imposed or probation is granted, to submit to a blood or oral mucosal transudate saliva test for evidence of antibodies to the probable causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) within 180 days of the date of conviction. Each person tested under this section shall be informed of the results of the blood or oral mucosal transudate saliva test.
(b)
Notwithstanding Section 120980 of the Health and Safety Code, the results of the blood or oral mucosal transudate saliva test to detect antibodies to the probable causative agent of AIDS shall be transmitted by the clerk of the court to the Department of Justice and the local health officer.
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 120980 of the Health and Safety Code, the Department of Justice shall provide the results of a test or tests as to persons under investigation or being prosecuted under Section 12022.85, if the results are on file with the department, to the defense attorney upon request and the results also shall be available to the prosecuting attorney upon request for the purpose of either preparing counts for a sentence enhancement under Section 12022.85 or complying with subdivision (d).
(d)
(1)
When a person is convicted of a sexual
offense listed in subdivision (e) or adjudged by the court to be a person described by Section 601 or 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as provided in Section 725 of the Welfare and Institutions Code by reason of the commission of a sexual offense listed in subdivision (e), the prosecutor or the prosecutor’s victim-witness assistance bureau shall advise the victim of the right to receive the results of the blood or oral mucosal transudate saliva test performed pursuant to subdivision (a). The prosecutor or the prosecutor’s victim-witness assistance bureau shall refer the victim to the local health officer for counseling to assist the victim in understanding the extent to which the particular circumstances of the crime may or may not have placed the victim at risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the accused, to ensure that the victim understands the limitations and benefits of current tests for HIV, and to assist the victim in determining whether the victim should make
the request.
(2)
Notwithstanding any other law, upon the victim’s request, the local health officer shall be responsible for disclosing test results to the victim who requested the test and the person who was tested. However, as specified in subdivision (g), positive test results shall not be disclosed to the victim or the person who was tested without offering or providing professional counseling appropriate to the circumstances as follows:
(A)
To help the victim understand the extent to which the particular circumstances of the crime may or may not have put the victim at risk of transmission of HIV from the perpetrator.
(B)
To ensure that the victim understands both the benefits and limitations of the current tests for HIV.
(C)
To obtain referrals to
appropriate health care and support services.
(e)
For purposes of this section, “sexual offense” includes any of the following:
(1)
Rape in violation of Section 261, 261.4, or former Section 262.
(2)
Unlawful intercourse with a person under 18 years of age in violation of Section 261.5 or 266c.
(3)
Sodomy in violation of Section 266c or 286.
(4)
Oral copulation in violation of Section 266c or 287, or former Section 288a.
(5)
(A)
Any of the following offenses if the court finds that there is probable cause to believe that blood, semen, or any other bodily fluid capable of transmitting HIV has been
transferred from the defendant to the victim:
(i)
Sexual penetration in violation of Section 264.1, 266c, or 289.
(ii)
Aggravated sexual assault of a child in violation of Section 269.
(iii)
Lewd or lascivious conduct with a child in violation of Section 288.
(iv)
Continuous sexual abuse of a child in violation of Section 288.5.
(v)
The attempt to commit any offense described in clauses (i) to (iv), inclusive.
(B)
For purposes of this paragraph, the court shall note its finding on the court docket and minute order if one is prepared.
(f)
Any blood or oral
mucosal transudate saliva tested pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be subjected to appropriate confirmatory tests to ensure accuracy of the first test results, and under no circumstances shall test results be transmitted to the victim or the person who is tested unless any initially reactive test result has been confirmed by appropriate confirmatory tests for positive reactors.
(g)
The local health officer shall be responsible for disclosing test results to the victim who requested the test and the person who was tested. However, positive test results shall not be disclosed to the victim or the person who was tested without offering or providing professional counseling appropriate to the circumstances.
(h)
The local health officer and the victim shall comply with all laws and policies relating to medical confidentiality, subject to the disclosure authorized by subdivisions (g) and
(i).
(i)
A victim who receives information from the local health officer pursuant to subdivision (g) may disclose the information as the victim deems necessary to protect the victim’s health and safety or the health and safety of the victim’s family or sexual partner.
(j)
A person who transmits test results or discloses information pursuant to this section shall be immune from civil liability for any action taken in compliance with this section.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 120975.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 120990.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 725.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 120980.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 601.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 12022.85.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 261.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 262.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 261.5.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 266c.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 288a.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 264.1.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 269.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 288.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 288.5.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026